A poor candidate experience, incomplete forms, missing consents, or high dispute rates can all slow down background screenings, impacting candidate conversion and time-to-hire. Tracking key metrics in your background check process can reveal ways to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve time-to-hire.

We’ve identified seven key metrics to measure to get more from your background check program so you can hire faster. Take a closer look at each, including what you should track, how to measure it, and why these metrics are so important.